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9th October 2025 / Latest News

Learning from Lewisham

7 Oct 2025: Housing Ombudsman published a special investigation: Lewisham Council must know its homes better to improve services for residents. Their article below highlights a recent special investigation by the Housing Ombudsman into Lewisham Council, which raises significant issues...
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9th October 2025 / Latest News

Charity Commission launches next phase of campaign to support trustees

The Charity Commission has launched the next phase of its ongoing campaign to support charity trustees, with a particular focus on strengthening financial management and resilience. Growing evidence has identified financial resilience as a key challenge for many charities. In...
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7th October 2025 / Latest News

From stage and screen to community support

Community Support - The Almshouse Association welcomes new Vice Patrons Our Vice Patrons generously offer their name and standing to support the Association, helping to raise our visibility and generate interest in our work. In doing so, they play a...
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6th October 2025 / Latest News

Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) pilot study

What the Regulator of Social Housing’s TSM Pilot Says About Almshouses [and the Charitable Housing Sector] Earlier this month, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published the findings from its pilot study involving small providers submitting Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs)....
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2nd October 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

When passion meets opportunity, communities thrive

A group of dedicated local people are coming together to launch a new almshouse charity in the village of Framlingham, Suffolk. The vision is inspired by the proven impact almshouses have in supporting those in need while strengthening community life....
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29th September 2025 / Events, Latest News

Online Training: Do you have a new trustee, clerk or CEO on your team?

New trustee, clerk or CEO on your team? Or are you one? Set yourselves up for success with our online CPD-accredited course: An Introduction to Almshouses. In just 60 minutes, this essential training gives new trustees, clerks and CEOs the...
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22nd September 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

We are moving!

Dear Members, Colleagues, Partners, Residents, Friends and Supporters Monday 29 September 2025 - Our team is currently in the process of relocating to a new office this week. During this transition, there may be some delays in our response times....
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22nd September 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Association CEO addresses Heritage Alliance on fundraising challenges

Last week, Nick Phillips, Chief Executive of The Almshouse Association, addressed more than 350 members of The Heritage Alliance on the pressing challenges of fundraising within the heritage sector. Although almshouses exist primarily to provide homes for those in need...
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18th September 2025 / Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Nick Phillips: It’s time to back small housing charities

The latest edition of Housing Today features The Almshouse Association’s CEO, Nick Phillips, who is calling for greater recognition of the role that small charity housing providers play in addressing the housing crisis. “Small charity housing is getting a raw...
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18th September 2025 / Latest News

Policy & Governance update: Sept 25

SEPTEMBER 2025: A summary of the latest UK Government policy changes and news. 1. Awaab’s Law comes into force next month (applicable to Registered Providers only) Awaab’s Law marks a significant shift in how damp and mould issues are managed...
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11th September 2025 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Paul Mullis: Does size matter?

Durham Aged Miners Housing Association (DAMHA) CEO and Almshouse Association Board Trustee, Paul Mullis recently posted a great blog on the DAMHA website. Following The Almshouse Association Members Day, where he met with trustees and clerks from a wide variety...
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6th August 2025 / 75th Anniversary - Members stories, Almshouse Stories, Latest News

Almshouses featured on BBC’s The One Show

Showcasing a community-centred solution to the housing crisis We were delighted to see almshouses featured in The One Show's segment on the shortage of social housing, which aired on Tuesday 5 August 2025. Our heartfelt thanks go to the almshouse...
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